UM Duathlon

First duathlon organized by Universiti Malaya. The turn up was quite good - a few national level athletes showed up for the event. The course was 5km run, 20km cycle and 5km run. Sounded "easy peasy" but really, it was quite tough with long uphill, wet & uneven roads, sharp turns and lots of bumper. There were several OPs took part in the race. But Bandit & Boot missed it this time around, takpe next year ada lagi.

Budin de Macho & OP Stupe Ironman-to-be

Ala sengih sbb bnyk aweks cun

Budin & Ala, running uphill

Doctor Hisyam in action.... well done bro, u saved another life today

With OP Chan, an ATMA Cadet. Err... Budin jgn rapat sgt nanti Stupe marah

Al Fatihah

Dear OPs,

With great regret I would like to inform you that OP Mohd Haniff bin Mohammad, 68-70, retired Army Lt Col, Artillery who was the OC of Boys Wing (1988-1990) passed away this morning (23/7/07).

Also, with great regret I would like to inform you that OP Ahmad Zubir Zainal (known to most as OP Zoob) D Coy, 67-69 (Kutu batch member) has passed away while taking part in PD Triathlon on 22/7/07. OP Zoob has grown close to our batchmates who are involved in cycling and multi disciplined sports. His personality and fitness has been an inspiration to us.

Our salute to both Allahyarham Haniff and Allahyarham Zubir, they have have inspired us and made an impact on our lives. Semoga mereka di tempatkan bersama golongan yang soleh.

Al Fatihah

RMC ke FMC 070707

We did it!! All 95km of it!!

As part of the celebration for a few batches' anniversaries (including ours), the Royal 8th 'Tumpang' celebrate by taking part in the Cycling Event.. Originally, Budin, Achot, Bean and Doc Hisyam(Ala) was supposed to join, but due to work committments (apa nak buat- kerja dengan Airline) they couldn't make it.. Ala on the other hand was recovering from a back surgery, joined the event as support vehicle..

So, yang tinggal- Boot, Kam and Bandit..

We RV'ed at the RMC swimming pool at 0600hrs.. upon arrival, Acun was already there, sending off his brother Amir.. typical of Acun-ism, he gave an ever motivating speech to the boys- "Make sure you guys finish!!"..

Anyway, with those mativating words from Acun ringing in our ears and the water bottles (dapat water bottle PowerBar babe!!) and in our new jerseys.. we were good to go!! The flag off was at 0707hrs, 0707007!

At the starting point..

You guys still remember the morning runs the senior took us during weekend when we were in form one? ambik embun pagi, sapu kat kepala(note No 1 cut) in belief that it'll make our hair grow faster? Remeber the smell of grass and embun in RMC.. that morning, we had a trip down memory lane..

We cycled to Checkpoint 1, Bukit Tunggul, about 33km from RMC.. we had no problem with trafic as we had police escorts..

Resting at CP 1
Next section of the ride was nice.. teduh, flat and dekat! 25km to Bandar Sepang.. here's a shot of Boot in action:




Boot, on a personal note, aku respectlah kat engkau.. seluar kayuh baru beli the weekend before, and have never cycled more the 25km.. that day, you've outdone yourself.

And here's a photo of Bandit-the colour coordinated-- note of the yellow/orange/red on helmet, gloves, bike, jersey and socks!


The section after Sepang was difficult! Hills, hills and more hill at Bukit Pelanduk.. but we did it.. red sore asses, red burnt skin (noon sun!).. and in Bandit's case again.. it added more to his colour coordination fetish!
Oh yes.. you might have noticed that we did not have any photos of Kam riding.. FYI, Kam (maklumlah.. SUO) was most of the time in front (who did you think took the photos of Boot and Bandit??)
Opppsss.. dapat jugak gambar Kam in action.. thanks to OP Ee-Van (a.k.a. Stupe) for the photo..


And this was the guy that was fast enough to take Kam's photo.. OP Ee-Van.. you can also read about the ride in Ee-Van's personal blog (lagi banyak gambar!) at http://opstupe.blogspot.com/2007/07/8988km-rmc-pd-7-7-07r.html


Anyway, here's a photo of Kam and Bandit with Amir(adik Acun) and Shazly Khan during the rest area after Bukit Pelanduk!
We arrived at the PD GCC almost around 1300hrs.. estimated 5 hours of pedal power.. around 95km.. drank around 2 liters of isotonic drink.. but Boot and Bandit were non-the slimmer!!
After a quick lunch, shower and some chit chat.. we made our way home in the RMC bus.. the bikes were loaded in a 3 tonner! We got the medals.. we rode with friends.. there were smiles and laughter all the way, despite the heat and fatigue.. and most importantly, we arrived safely..
There was also a big dinner do that evening.. Joejo and Mat Ten(Penghulu Seremban) attended..

Our salute to the Kutu Batch for being the main organizers of the ride! Our salute to the likes of Ee-Van, Chipang and Shazly (juniors) for their brilliant contribution in logistic support.. and congrats to the 50 riders who completed the ride..

OP Jeyaganesh Gopalsamy (87-91 Charlie) EXCO MEMBER of the OLD PUTERA ASSOCIATION

TO GEGEK- THE ROYAL 8th WISHES YOU ALL THE BEST IN YOUR APPOINTMENT TO THE OLD PUTERA ASSOCIATION EXCO! MAKE US PROUD, SOLDIER!!

Photo shows the new OPA Exco after the recet AGM (courtessy of Zulkhibri (87-91 G)):

OPPP DAY 2007

Sorrylah lambat post gambar-gambar ni...

Pics taken during the OPPP Games recently.. TQ KAM KASTURIE for the photos..

Doc Hisyam (blue shirt) and Kam (standing) took part in the duathlon (pavillion run & cycling) earlier. Kebu (red shirt) and Ohm (man-in-black but holding women's purse) just finished representing the Old Puteras in takraw.. the smiling chap in stripe shirt is none other then Capt. LT Loong..

Others came later... including the newly elected-into-OPA-EXCO, Jeyaganesh "Gegek" Gopalsamy.. itu kita kena buat posting lain..

RMC SONGS

WINNING.. an addictive feeling... ohhh remember the trill of riding home in the 3 Tonne Trucks after trashing VI 100++ to 0 during the under 15 rugby tourney or being one step away from being Wilayah Champs after beating Vivikenanda in hockey semis..

With our war faces on, we went to war, and we came back with scalps as throphies.. feuled only by the love for the RMC and the desire to uphold the College name...

Having pride by being the best.. or to die in trying... cause there are times when we came back with our own scalps missing..

But not all of us manage to represent the College.. but that does not mean that we love the College less.. it was just that there were those who were more worthy..

For the less skilled, we cheered.. BY GOD WE CHEERED TILL WE CRIED..

A trip down memory lane.. RMC songs...

BERKHIDMAT MEMIMPIN

Berkhidmat Memimpin cogan yang mulia

Maktab Tentera DiRaja yang ternama

Putera dan Kadet sentiasa bersama

Menjunjung harapan nusa dan bangsa

Menuntut ilmu

Tekun usaha

Bersukan ukir daya sejahtera

Berdikari amalan yang teruja

Memupuk semangat wira waja

ALPHA COMPANY
Khidmat Jujur Pimpin Tegas cogankata

Warna biru lambang gagah dan perkasa

Tinggi di awan kita jajahi

Dengan semangat yang berani

Berkobar rasa di hati kami

Jerit nama A Kompeni

Sukan dan pelajaran

Dapat dikerjakan

Dengan semangat keyakinan
Berdisiplin tinggi

Berazam akan genggam nama A Kompeni

BRAVO COMPANY
Kami sedia berkhidmat

Untuk Bravo Kompeni

Mulia Perkasa Jaya

Bendera kuning

Itulah lambang kami

Kompeni yang ternama

Mulia lagi perkasa

Sukan dan pelajaran

Sentiasa di depan

Kami Putera B Kompeni

Harapan ibu pertiwi

Yang bersemangat tinggi

Berani mati

Itulah sumpah kami

CHARLIE COMPANY

Cekal Cergas Kejayaan

Itulah motto kita

Harapan agar warna bersinar

Terbaik terpuji dan tercinta

Sepadu usaha giat cekal

Dalam pelajaran serta sukan

Semangat dalam semua lapangan

Sehingga terpupuk perhubungan

Putera dari berbilang bangsa

Ketua hormati setia

Ugama Islam tidak dilupa

C Kompeni lambang berjaya

Usaha itu teras berjaya

Kebersihan dalam apa jua

Semangat ada tidakkan hampa

Biarkan terus kita berjaya

DELTA COMPANY
Berdisiplin dan Dedikasi

Itulah cogan Kompeni kami

Bersatu jujur dan berani

Menjadi teras kompeni kami

Sentiasa maju dalam semua bidang

Sukan dan pelajaran di hadapan

Semangat berjaya sentiasa ada

Menjadi komandan kompeni


EAGLE COMPANY

E Kompeni nama diberi

Lambang kemegahan semua ahli

Sanggup berbakti dan berdikari

Itulah ahli E Kompeni

Warna hitam tanda usaha

Kuning lambang DiRaja

Eagle melambang kuasa kami

Cengkaman maut pantas sekali

Ilmu dan sukan

Hasrat di hati

Maju jayalah E Kompeni

FOXTROT COMPANY
Dari timur sampai ke barat

Berkumandang di udara

Namamu harum maruahmu tinggi

Itulah F Kompeni

Padamu daku berjanji

Rela menabur bakti

Sentiasa Usaha untuk Kompeni

Itulah cogan kami

GOLF COMPANY
Kami wira G Kompeni

Bersumpah dan berjanji

Berjuang dan berbakti

Demi untuk ibu pertiwi

Gagah dan berani

Itulah cogan kata kami

Berjuang hingga mati

Berjuang hingga mati

Harimau lambang kami

Kemegahan G Kompeni

Sentiasa di hadapan

Dalam apa jua bidang

Pantang menyerah kalah

Itulah sifat kami

Berjuang hingga mati

Berjuang hingga mati

HOTEL COMPANY

Terbang tinggi bersama sang helang

Di angkasa raya

Maju sambil menyerang lawan

Menyapu hingga berjaya

Kami Putera-putera H Kompeni

Yang gagah dan berani

Sanggup berjuang untuk kompeni kami

Dari angkara semua kompeni

Inilah hasrat murni kami

Pasti maju takkan berhenti
Bersatu Asas Kejayaan

Itulah cogan kami

Bersatu teguh bercerai roboh

Pasti akan kami rempuh
Inilah barisan anak muda

Yang gagah dan perkasa

RSM SONG
Kamilah putera Maktab Tentera

Yang taat dan setia

Sedia berkorban walau apa saja

Untuk nusa dan bangsa

Putera benteng pertahanan negara

Putera gagah perkasa

Biar putih tulang, jangan putih mata

Pantang undur, tetap mara

Darat laut dan juga udara

Sentiasa terpelihara

Membujur lalu, melintang patah

Angkara musuh dimusnah

Maktab Tentera DiRaja

Memimpin Kadet dan Putera

BERKHIDMAT MEMIMPIN cogankata

Maju mara kita kan berjaya

KOMANDO SONG
Tiada gunung terlalu tinggi

Buat kami daki di tengah panas

Tiada jurang terlalu dalam

Buat kami turun di malam gelap

Malam gelap

Hutan rimba padang lalang

Dusun sunyi jalanan jauh

Panas terik hujan berangin

Majulah- ayuh maju

Ayuh Maju!!!

Takkan patah hati kami

Kerana terlatihnya

Pasukan Putera RMC

Menyapu lawan semua

Yah Yah Yah !!!

Payung indah mengembang

Di angkasa raya

Desiran ombak ku kayuh

Cuaca buruk ku tempuh

Itulah Putera RMC!!!

I GOT THE PUTERA SPIRIT
I've got the Putera Spirit,

Up in my head- WHERE?

Up in my head- WHERE

Up in my head, I've got the Putera Spirit..

Deep in my heart-WHERE?

Deep in my heart- WHERE?

Deep in my heart,I've got the putera Spirit

Down on my knees- WHERE?

Down on my knees- WHERE?

Down on my knees, I've got the Putera Spirit

Up in my head- WHERE?

Deep in my heart- WHERE?

Down on my knees, I've got the Putera Spirit

All over me, All over me.. today..

KU AMBIL RUMPUT DI PADANG
Ku ambil rumput di padang

Ku jadikan penyamaran

Rupa cantik bertukar menjadi syaitan

Agar sukar dikesan

Bergerak bertempur

RMC pantang undur

Walaupun peluru datang bertabur

Cukup dengan batang cangkul